Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life
Welcome to the Verses From Mama blog.
Here you’ll find Christian devotionals and Scripture-based encouragement drawn from everyday life, written to help you trust God daily and grow in your walk with Him.
Memorization: A Powerful Life Investment
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
Memorization is one of the most powerful life investments you can make. Some of the things you commit to memory stay with you all of your life.
Meditation on God’s Word – A Key to Correct Thinking
By Sandra Sheridan | | Meditation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
How you think can make or break you. So much of how we feel about others, the world, and ourselves comes from thoughts in our mind. Meditation on God's word serves the useful purpose of helping us to change and correct our thoughts and thus our understanding of the things around us.
The Destructive Power of the Tongue
By Sandra Sheridan | | Wisdom for Living
Small things can certainly create a lot of trouble, and the tongue is one of the worst. So carefully consider the things you say and the things you take heed to. The wrong message can destroy a gullible listener with even worse results than an inconvenient down-to-the-ground flat tire.
Patience in Prayer – Keep Stirring the Pot
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Prayer, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
When you understand that God hears and answers prayer, it is often frustrating to wait for His answers. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much. It just takes patience in prayer - and often a lot of pot stirring!
Finding Freedom Beyond the 4th of July
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Loud booms thundered late into the evening last Sunday as many celebrated our nation’s birthday. Yet despite the excitement and festivities of an important federal holiday, there are many, even in the USA, who are not truly free.
Real Faith: Live Like You are Trusting
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith
Faith is an everyday commodity in some circles. “Just have faith” or “Keep the faith” is thrown around every time there is some kind of crisis or need for encouraging words. But what exactly is faith? What does it mean?
God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Have you ever wondered if God is working while you wait? In Acts 10, God orchestrated events in two different places at the same time, showing how God prepares the way long before we understand what He is doing. The story of Peter and Cornelius reminds us that even when we cannot see the whole picture, God is faithfully carrying out His plans.
God Notices Your Faithfulness: Small Acts, Eternal Impact
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith
God notices your faithfulness, even when your efforts seem small or unseen. Through the story of Cornelius and a childhood memory of serving in a flooded church, this devotional reminds us that God sees our hearts and often works through ordinary acts of obedience in extraordinary ways.
Starlink, Mountain Roads, and Connection With God Through Jesus Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
When a family getaway in the mountains left us without internet service, a Starlink connection reminded me of a far greater truth: the only lasting connection with God through Jesus Christ comes through faith, not human effort.
The Eternal Impact of Faithful Service for God
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship
Faithful service for God does not always happen on a stage or behind a pulpit. Sometimes it happens quietly through everyday acts of love, generosity, and obedience. The story of Tabitha in Acts 9 is a powerful reminder that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to point others to Christ.
Do You Need to Change Directions Spiritually? Lessons from Saul’s Life-Changing Transformation
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
Saul was convinced he was headed in the right direction — until an encounter with Jesus changed everything. Sometimes we also need to change directions spiritually. Discover how God can transform your heart, redirect your path, and give you new life in Christ.
From Spiritual Blindness to Seeing Christ Clearly
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
Saul could see the road to Damascus clearly, yet he suffered from spiritual blindness that kept him from recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. Sometimes God uses unexpected circumstances to open our eyes to the truth, replacing darkness with the light of Christ.